Definition of 'bind'

Noun

1. something that hinders as if with bonds

Verb

1. stick to firmly; "Will this wallpaper adhere to the wall?"
      Synonyms: adhere hold fast bond stick stick to
2. create social or emotional ties; "The grandparents want to bond with the child"
      Synonyms: tie attach bond
3. make fast; tie or secure, with or as if with a rope; "The Chinese would bind the feet of their women"
      Antonyms: unbind
4. wrap around with something so as to cover or enclose
      Synonyms: bandage
5. secure with or as if with ropes; "tie down the prisoners"; "tie up the old newspapers and bring them to the recycling shed"
      Synonyms: tie down tie up truss
6. bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted; "He's held by a contract"; "I'll hold you by your promise"
      Synonyms: oblige hold obligate
7. form a chemical bond with; "The hydrogen binds the oxygen"
8. provide with a binding; "bind the books in leather"
9. fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord; "They tied their victim to the chair"
      Synonyms: tie
      Antonyms: untie unbrace unlace
10. cause to be constipated; "These foods tend to constipate you"
       Synonyms: constipate

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